Unveiling in January: Bob Marley’s Biopic Set to Revive Intriguing Conspiracy Theories – National

If you happened to be one of the very few viewers who tuned in to the MTV Music Video Awards last week (according to Nielsen overnights, only 865,000 people watched the show), you would have caught a glimpse of the new teaser for the highly anticipated Bob Marley biopic, One Love.

The film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir, a British actor (which has sparked some controversy, as he is not Jamaican), and explores not only Marley’s music but also his social and political impact. One significant event depicted in the movie is the politically motivated assassination attempt on Bob and his wife by seven gunmen on December 3, 1975.

Bob would go on to live a few more years before succumbing to cancer on May 11, 1981, at the age of 36. His battle with the disease began with an extremely rare and fast-growing form of melanoma called acral lentiginous melanoma, which manifested under the nail of his right big toe. If Bob had consented to have his toe amputated when he was diagnosed in 1977, he might still be with us. However, his Rastafarian beliefs led him to pursue alternative treatments, which ultimately proved ineffective.

Interestingly, some believe that this cancer was deliberately induced and implanted in Bob’s body by the CIA. According to this conspiracy theory, the CIA perceived Marley as a threat to U.S. interests in the Caribbean due to his powerful influence on the people. Despite being thoroughly discredited, this theory continues to persist. Here’s an overview:

The assassination attempt in 1975 took place during a period of heightened political tensions in Jamaica. The two main political parties at the time were the Peoples National Party (PNP) and the Jamaican Labour Party (JLP). Both parties recognized Marley’s popularity and actively sought his support. Sensing the volatility of the situation, Marley attempted to remain politically neutral during the election cycle.

However, due to the peace-and-love ideology promoted in his music, suspicions arose that he supported Prime Minister Michael Manley and the PNP, which had backing from the USSR and Cuba. In contrast, there were rumors that the CIA supported the JLP. Manley was regarded as sympathetic to communism, and there were concerns about the potential spread of Soviet influence in the Caribbean. Marley’s revolutionary spirit made him a target that needed to be eliminated.

One of the gunmen, Carly Byah Mitchell, was affiliated with the JLP and allegedly contracted by the CIA to carry out the assassination plot. It is claimed that Mitchell was provided with drugs, including cocaine, as payment. After Mitchell and his accomplices were apprehended, they were tried and eventually executed. Marley’s popularity and the impact of his music only grew as a result of this incident.

When the initial assassination attempt failed, the CIA sent operatives to Jamaica to rectify the situation and complete the mission. This time, the methods employed were subtle and untraceable. According to the conspiracy theory, an agent named Bill Oxley was tasked with this clean-up operation. Reportedly, Oxley had previously been involved in 17 other assassinations sanctioned by the U.S. Government.

In order to gain access to Marley’s residence in the Blue Mountains, Oxley posed as a photographer for the New York Times, using fake press credentials. As a gesture of goodwill, he brought Marley a gift: a pair of size 10 Converse All Stars. Marley, touched by the gesture, tried on the shoes. However, when he put his right foot into the shoe, he experienced excruciating pain. It turned out that a copper nail in the shoe had been either irradiated or contaminated with cancer-causing bacteria and viruses. This, according to the conspiracy, was the true cause of Marley’s acral lentiginous melanoma, rather than any genetic predisposition.

Marley allegedly shrugged off the incident initially. Later, while playing soccer, he injured the same toe. When the injury failed to heal, Marley sought medical attention. A doctor performed a biopsy and discovered the cancerous growth. Remarkably, this occurred five months after Marley had tried on the All Star shoes.

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Meanwhile, Oxley observed from a distance, satisfied with the success of his mission. He maintained contact with Marley and even recommended alternative medical treatments from Dr. Joseff Issels, a Swiss clinician who allegedly had ties to Josef Mengele and conducted experiments at Auschwitz. As planned, the treatments proved unsuccessful, and the cancer spread to Marley’s brain and lungs. Marley ultimately passed away in Miami, too ill to complete his intended journey back to Jamaica.

How do we know all of this? Well, according to an alleged deathbed confession in 2018, Bill Oxley claimed responsibility. However, it’s important to note that despite extensive investigations, no CIA agent by the name of Oxley has ever been found. The story of “Oxley” has been thoroughly examined and debunked multiple times.

Another theory posited by Lee Lew-Lee, a former Black Panther, filmmaker, and close associate of Marley and The Wailers, suggests that the person who delivered the sneakers was actually Carl Colby, the son of former CIA director William Colby. However, this story has also been debunked.

Despite the numerous debunkings, some individuals, including T.I. and Busta Rhymes, continue to assert that Marley was assassinated by the CIA. With the rise of conspiracy theories like QAnon and the release of the new biopic, it is likely that this baseless speculation will experience a resurgence. Consider yourself warned.

Check out the trailer for Bob Marley: One Love.

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